Why didnt Benjen go with Jon?

The reasons behind his decision were never made clear. But ever since his introduction in the first episode of the show in Season 1, Benjen was actually already trying to warn people about an ominous threat from beyond the Wall. There was a strong connection between Benjen and Jon Snow from day one.

Is Coldhands Benjen Stark?

But Benjen isn’t Coldhands. Although the theory seems logically consistent, it’s basically the only Winds of Winter theory that has been definitively debunked. And that’s because George R. R. Martin himself said so in a private note to his own editor, where he would have no reason to be hand-wavey and mysterious.

Is Benjen stark the night king?

No. The Night’s King was probably the 13th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch, and he might have been a Stark from that time.

Why didn’t Benjen Stark join Night’s Watch?

So, it would make no sense for Benjen Stark to join Night’s Watch, unless of course there are far more greater concerns, like safety of Lyanna’s child i.e. Jon Snow. As explained in some of the previous answers, it’s fair to say that Benjen knew about R+L=J. And along with Ned, he wanted Jon to be protected.

Who is Benjen Stark in Game of Thrones?

Benjen Stark is the youngest child and third son of Lord Rickard Stark, the head of House Stark and Lord Paramount of the North. The North is one of the constituent regions of the Seven Kingdoms and House Stark is one of the Great Houses of the realm.

What news does Benjen bring to Eddard Stark?

Benjen travels south from the Wall to attend the feast welcoming King Robert Baratheon to Winterfell. He brings news about strange events beyond the Wall. Benjen tells Eddard that the young Night’s Watch deserter he executed was a good and loyal man who would not desert his post lightly.

Did Benjen Stark know about R+L=J?

As explained in some of the previous answers, it’s fair to say that Benjen knew about R+L=J. And along with Ned, he wanted Jon to be protected. Ned painstakingly made it clear to everyone that Jon was his bastard, so that no one ever wonders about Jon’s Targaryen heritage.